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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1960
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AN INCOMPLETE PAIR OF 12-BORE (2¾IN) 'ROYAL' SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 32613/4
Gun No. 2 without barrels, Holland & Holland patent semi-selective single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, hand-detachable lockplates, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, highly figured stocks with recoil-pads, gun No. 1 with chopper-lump barrels, game-rib and self-opening compressor
14 7/8in. pulls
Gun No. 1:-
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 26½in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In a Holland & Holland leather motor-case
Gun No. 2 without barrels, Holland & Holland patent semi-selective single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, hand-detachable lockplates, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, highly figured stocks with recoil-pads, gun No. 1 with chopper-lump barrels, game-rib and self-opening compressor
14 7/8in. pulls
Gun No. 1:-
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 26½in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In a Holland & Holland leather motor-case
Special notice
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.